Memorial Title

Falklands Conflict

Summary

Derbyshire War Memorials: a description of a war memorial tree commemorating the Falklands Conflict at Lullington, Derbyshire.

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Locations

Last known location:
Private land
Un-named road
Lullington
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
DE12 8EG

NGR:
SK 25078 12992 ±5m

Location details:
The un-named road runs east from Main St towards Overseal. The memorial is on the south side of the road, about 60m east of Main St.

Type

Overall type: Tree.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible and the memorial is well cared for.

Description:

A Wellingtonia tree (Sequoiadendron giganteum) accompanied by a freestanding slate tablet bearing an incised gilded inscription in sentence case italic and upright capital roman lettering.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Tree	-	-	-	-	Good
Tablet	Slate	600	500	15	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

THIS
Wellingtonia Giganteum
WAS PLANTED TO
COMMEMORATE VICTORY
FOR BRITAIN IN THE
FALKLANDS WAR 1982
R.C.

Conflicts and people named:
Conflict	Falklands Conflict (April-June 1982)	Totals
Action	—
Number died	0	0
Number served and returned	0	0
Total names	0	0

Administration

Custodian: Unknown

Local authorities:
From 1974: Lullington Parish Council; South Derbyshire District Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

24th November, 1977: The memorial lies within the Lullington Conservation Area first designated on that date

26th June 2016: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Anne Branson. It was in fair condition and well cared for.

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